Sunday, May 27, 2012

it's time for another beautiful littles post. it's been a while. if you're new here, this is a post where i highlight all the little things we're loving lately. so here goes...

{soccer} she's getting a bit more involved, although it basically takes me walking her out to the field, turning around and ignoring her crossed arms and scoured face for a few minutes. then she'll mix in and follow along. except when they play the monster game. then she sidles over to my perch on the sidelines and hangs out til that game is finished.

{sisters} 'nuff said.

{pop} her lovey owl blanket is lovingly called "pop," and she can say call it by name. she smiles with giddy delight when she spots it, and once it's in her hands, her thumb goes into her mouth.

{art} she's getting more talented by the day. and she practices a lot. i have the piles of art work to prove it.

{almost walking} 14 months old, and we're still not moving without assistance. but we're getting there.

{her face} i've been told a lot that she looks just like me.

{blooms} my favorite flowers are blooming in our yard, fragrant and beautiful. i planted these peonies to remind me of our anniversary each spring's end that they bloom. they take me back to our wedding day, and the happy memories that go with it.

{maximus} my first "baby" was sick a couple of weeks ago. one day just started refusing his food, throwing up and not acting himself. turns out his food was on a recall list. so we tested him for salmonella and everything else under the sun, spent way too much time and money at the vet, but all came back negative. then one day, he went back to being maximus. no more sickness. and although we have no idea why he was sick, it doesn't matter now, cause all is well. and we are thankful.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

the return of warm weather equals the return of bubbles. and what better place to blow bubbles than in the garden as weeds are pulled, the beds are cleaned out and the soil is ready for some veggie seeds.

Monday, May 21, 2012

several weeks ago, while the dads went out, the moms and kids got together for dinner, play, and movie night. just like old times when chad and jacque, hunter and kaelyn lived 3 houses down. now that they're in their new house, we don't see them as often (though they are only 2 miles away!).

they played pretend.

ate pizza, and finally snuggled in on the blow up bed for the muppets movie. it was fun and we're looking forward to more.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

crosby catherine has been growing like a weed lately. her teeth are erupting like crazy. her language is exploding like mad. she's eating like we have never ever seen her older sister eat. she is showing us how much she knows on a daily basis. and she's happy as a clam 99% of the time.

she's thoughtful. she shares her toys when we ask. she goes to the shoe bin and pulls hers out when i ask harper to put on hers. she insists on using her fork and spoon, even though she may only get food on their occasionally and once she does, she uses her fingers to put it into her mouth anyways.

she can climb up and down the stairs. she loves to get into drawers and doors and pull everything out. she could sit for a long time putting things together and taking them apart- tops on cups, lids on bowls. she loves to drink water, and can drink from a straw. she is showing interest in using her left hand (nana may finally get her left-handed grandchild.)

her language now includes: mama, dada, hapa (harper), uh-oh, ma (max), heboo, nana, light, get down/sit down, ow, nite-nite, ba (ball). i'm amazed at how much she has to say.

but she has shown a bit of a temper side. soon to see if and how that develops.

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i am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister and a best friend. i am a speech-language pathologist and an advocate for those who communicate differently. i strive to live our healthiest and best. i am here to enjoy life and all of the beautiful little moments. our beautiful littles.